Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

set the pace

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.35 in modern English

Syllables
set the -pace
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To establish the speed for a group to move at, for example in a race.

verb

To establish a common goal by example.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

sets the pace (present, singular) setting the pace (participle, present)

Phrases

set the tone

Frequently Paired Words

set the tone

Questions

What does set the pace mean?
To establish the speed for a group to move at, for example in a race.

How to pronounce set the pace

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